Feeling scared and unwell

Alypoole started this thread more than a year ago. I wonder how she got on and what the diagnosis and treatment was.

Is it possible that your health anxiety is causing you to feel shaky, etc, especially if your brain is working overtime as you continue to worry about things?
Perhaps a chat with your surgery and some short terms meds might help?

Alypoole have a look at what you eat. Are you getting enough salt? Sodium deficiency can give the weakness and shakiness that you report. We have all been told t cut our salt intake, sadly for many this is ausing deficiency.

Have a suspected umbilical hernia and just need some advice about how to deal with them and the op procedure. Feeling very anxious and uncomfortable, any advice please.

I find good peppermint oil capsules are very effective for stomach problems. Even my husband and Dad agree now, once I persuaded them to try some.
I get mine online from Healthspan.

Just took a test. No, not Covid. Baffled.

Alypoole

Blood tests are normal. Wahay! Why do I feel like this then? Shaky, tired, weak.

You don't have Covid do you? The Omicron strain doing the rounds can make you feel like that, so I read the other day.

Blood tests are normal. Wahay! Why do I feel like this then? Shaky, tired, weak.

I haven't had a hiatus hernia officially diagnosed, but I'm pretty sure that's what I've had, together with acid reflux. I've had omeprazole in the past, but not for this.

I feel much worse if I eat too much tomato or citrus fruit, or drink the juice. I find I can manage a little without feeling too bad. Wine and spicy food aren't good either. Perhaps it would be worthwhile for you see if anything you eat/drink makes you feel worse so that you can avoid it.

MissAdventure

It's like the who's who of hernias in here!
Sliders, rollers, you name 'em, we've got 'em!

Mine’s an inguinal hernia ? Anyone else got one of those?

Glad you’re feeling better, getting a diagnosis can take a little while with all the tests but you’re on the right path.

Actually not as exhausted as I have been. Trying hard to be positive and hoping it is straightforward anaemia??? Thank you SO MUCH for your concern........ it really helps x

How are you feeling today Alypoole?

I spoke to the doctor yesterday and he organised an urgent blood test. I'm trying to remain level headed but there seems to be so many things that could indicate something serious. It's silly but whatever anyone says won't make any difference but all your positive comments help so much. Thank you x

Anxiety is exhausting Alypoole and would explain your current symptoms, please talk to someone at your surgery if you possibly can.

Alypoole

Yes I had them earlier so no results yet. That's what I'm afraid of. The doctor mentioned anaemia when I described how I felt. Tired, weak, shaky lots of palpitations. I'm lying down now and that's not me.

You may need vitamin B12 or something like that which would put you right and wouldn't be something really horrible so try not to worry too much. It does sound as if it is unlikely to be anything too terrible as you have been so thoroughly checked out.
Your symptoms above could be from anxiety too or if you aren't eating enough maybe your blood sugars are dropping low.
I have a hiatus hernia too and GORD. I know exactly what you mean with the hollow feeling but it makes me feel hungry as I am always trying to get rid of the feeling. I get spasms too which make me feel like I am having a heart attack. I felt so stupid being blue lighted to A&E the first time it happened only to be told it was a digestive system problem.
It sounds like you are getting good care so if there is something amiss it should be found. Maybe try some relaxation exercises to try reduce the anxiety.
I hope you feel better soon.

Yes I had them earlier so no results yet. That's what I'm afraid of. The doctor mentioned anaemia when I described how I felt. Tired, weak, shaky lots of palpitations. I'm lying down now and that's not me.

Are you anaemic, alypoole?
You've had blood tests today haven't you?

I take lansoprazole for my hiatus hernia, have done so for coming up to three years and so far so good.

I rarely have pain. A hollow feeling, burping but at the moment feel so weak and shaky. Don't think it's anything to do with the hernia but if I'm anaemic the big question is why?

Well, we may joke, but a hernia is something that isn't right.
I can have terrible, terrible pain with mine, to the extent that I have thought I may need an ambulance.

Then I remember they will probably ask what I've eaten, and I will have to be truthful.
It's all about a whole body approach to managing the symptoms, which I am useless at.

You made me smile then! I've Gaviscon Advance on prescription for the indigestion and it does help. I don't seem to be affected by any particular foods apart from spicy ones. All the symptoms you mention have not been a great problem for me really. I first noticed my loss of appetite and fairly persistent indigestion. The doctors moved very quickly and within a number of weeks I had had the tests I've mentioned. It was a relief that they found nothing sinister and I felt well for a while but there's something that's not right. Of course I can only think of horrible things........
I'm a young 69 BTW 3months from the big one!

Alypoole, I'd be a nervous wreck too - just from the various appointments and tests. I don't have a hernia but used to have a noisy tummy and frequent indigestion. Since I became vegan I've been absolutely fine. As a former vegetarian, I believe that dairy upset my system. Several small meals are easier than large ones too. A friend feels much better since she began taking Kefir daily, so maybe try that first?

It's like the who's who of hernias in here!
Sliders, rollers, you name 'em, we've got 'em!

I too have a sliding hernia and take Famotidine, I can’t take a PPI. Our bed is raised on a block at the head end and I have gaviscon advance on prescription to take at bedtime.
It can take some time for the drugs to work, weeks rather than days, the period of my diagnosis was quite traumatic and I was prescribed Propranolol, a non addictive beta blocker that calms you. I hope this helps and you feel more settled soon.